Saturday 12th September 2009 - KO 3:00pm
Sydenhams Wessex Premier League

The majority of the action at a sun drenched Hurn Bridge was in the last 10 minutes of the second half when all three goals were scored and a penalty was missed by the home team.

Prior to this the first 80 minutes was a dull affair with the home side having the better of the first half but only threatening the Alton goal once on 30 minutes when skipper Dan Crutchley hit the bar from close range.

Half Time - Christchurch FC 0 v Alton Town 0

The start of the second half saw Christchurch in the ascendancy but on the hour mark they looked as if the hot weather had taken its toll on them and the visitors created chances, but thanks to good goalkeeping from the home custodian, Stewart Kearn (back from his Wembley debut), the game remained goalless.
This changed on 81 minutes when after a fine run and cross down the right by Marc Fairbrother saw Tom Jeffes score from close range for his 1st league goal for the club. This lead was short lived however as in their next attack Alton equalised with a fine header from their substitute.
Stung by this and led by Mark Smith, Christchurch put on the pressure and on 86 minutes were awarded a penalty, however, for the second week in succession the opportunity was missed as Tom Jeffes blazed it well over the bar. This was not the end of the action though, as in the 89th minute from Smith's cleverly flighted free kick substitute Tom Price headed in the winner.

Full Time - Christchurch FC 2 v Alton Town 1

Christchurch Man of the Match - STEWART KEARN.